The company's purpose is the trade, manufacture, and distribution of farm products and other food products, as well as the trade of local products. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, grant loans, in particular to associates, acquire or create similar or related businesses, acquire or sell real estate, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE, and perform all functions that are intended to develop the company's purpose or have a direct or indirect connection with its object, as well as all financial and real estate transactions related thereto.